Truck Driver CDL-A

Illinois Cement•LaSalle, IL

38d•$37

About The Position

Overview: Truck Drivers are responsible for the daily operations of over-the road haul trucks transporting raw materials from quarry areas to the plant, while complying with all applicable DOT, mining regulations, and Illinois Cement company policies at all times. Truck drivers also operate trucks in the plant area and assist with other plant operations as required by the direction of their supervisor. Basic qualifications and/or traits that the Truck Driver must possess include: 1. Two years’ verifiable experience with tractor-trailer operations preferred. 2. Must have a current Commercial Driver’s License 3. Must be DOT certified. 4. Good mechanical background and ability to assist mechanics in servicing or repair of vehicle required 5. Experience operating heavy equipment preferred 6. Must be able to take and give directions. 7. Must be able to complete job assignments without constant supervision. 8. Must have good attendance and safety record. 9. Must abide by all Illinois Cement Company safety rules and operating guidelines, and be familiar with MSHA standards. 10. Must be able to demonstrate proper pre-shift inspection of a vehicle, proper operation of a tractor-trailer in a loaded and unloaded state.

Requirements

Must have a current Commercial Driver’s License
Must be DOT certified.
Good mechanical background and ability to assist mechanics in servicing or repair of vehicle required
Must be able to take and give directions.
Must be able to complete job assignments without constant supervision.
Must have good attendance and safety record.
Must abide by all Illinois Cement Company safety rules and operating guidelines, and be familiar with MSHA standards.
Must be able to demonstrate proper pre-shift inspection of a vehicle, proper operation of a tractor-trailer in a loaded and unloaded state.
High school diploma of equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ verifiable experience with tractor-trailer operations preferred.
Experience operating heavy equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Truck Drivers as required by DOT, ICC policies, and state/federal mining regulations must perform a pre-shift inspection of every piece of mobile equipment before it is put into operation. Examinations must be completed; cursory inspections are not adequate.
ICC policy requires that a pre-shift inspection sheet is completed for every piece of mobile equipment that undergoes a pre-shift examination.
Pre-Shift examinations must be performed by the equipment operator for all mobile equipment. This includes mobile equipment that tends to be operated for a short period of time, i.e. front-end loaders, etc.
Equipment with identified safety defects that will endanger the equipment operator, or others will not be operated until repairs are performed. Mobile equipment with safety defects will be tagged out of service until repairs are completed.
Safety inspections of all working areas shall be performed at a minimum of once per shift as required by federal mining regulations. Additional inspections may be required as conditions warrant.
Workplace examinations must be carried out to ensure that the employee and his/her fellow workers have a safe place to work. Workplace examinations must be performed completely; cursory examinations are not adequate.
The Truck Driver is responsible for addressing and taking corrective actions when capable.
If the employee cannot repair an identified deficiency, the employee's supervisor should be informed immediately so that ICC can initiate action to correct the deficient condition.
Performance of corrective actions shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal/state regulations and company policies at times.
The Truck Driver is responsible for personally performing complete inspections of assigned work areas and mobile equipment to check for any operational and/or mechanical problems with equipment. All identified problems must be reported to the Truck Shop Supervisor or Quarry Supervisor.
The Truck Driver is responsible for checking the lubrication, coolant, and fuel levels of all machinery/mobile equipment that the employee operates and adding lubricants, coolant, and fuel when necessary.
The Truck Driver is responsible for adding the proper lubricant (i.e. winter grease in winter, summer grease in summer).
Housekeeping of the equipment cabs is the responsibility of the Truck Driver. Cleaning out the equipment cab by the Truck Driver is to be performed daily.
Clean-up activities are to be performed daily, not left for other MCC personnel.
Loose items must be contained within the cab.
Performance of housekeeping activities should be consistent between all personnel.
Truck Drivers may be required to operate various pieces of mobile equipment. Proper task training and safe operation guidelines will be always adhered to. Employees will not operate any piece of equipment without being properly task trained as required by MSHA regulations.